Program Description

The Camp Costa program is designed to give you the most well rounded experience possible. All tours and activities are optional and come at an additional fee of $50 per tour unless otherwise stated.

Surfing (FREE)

Bring your board and surf to your hearts content. There are five main breaks in the area with waves for beginner surfers as well as advanced surfers. There will always be a counselor in the water with campers when surfing.

Surfing Lessons

Take the first steps in learning to surf! With a large collection of soft-top surfboards and one of the most beginner friendly beaches around, you will be able to enjoy the awesome thrill of surfing Costa Rican style. With 80 degree water, you can' t go wrong!!!

The Tarzan Tour

This adventure takes us deep into the rainforest to experience it from a whole new perspective... from above! Our veteran biologist, Andy Pruder has been living In Matapalo for over fifteen years. His crocodile hunter approach to the rainforest is both exciting and informative. Using only the safest equipment, you can climb to the top of a giant Matapalo tree and take the Tarzan leap from the top as you swing out above the rainforest below! This adventure offers incredible insights into the workings of this amazing eco-system and will get your heart pounding!

Waterfall Rappelling

On this adventure we' ll climb to the top of the King Lui waterfall and rappel down it. Post that to
your facebook profile!

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lessons &
Tour (FREE)

Walk on water as we stand up paddle our way along the coast. It' s an easy and amazing way to see the coastline and gives the ocean a whole new perspective. Watch for the endangered Leatherback Sea Turtle, flying Rays and Spinner Dolphins.

Kayaking Excursion

Kayaking through the mangroves and out into the Gulf at sunset is the perfect way to see an abundance of exotic birds, fish, and other local wildlife such as the mini Crocodile or Cayman!

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Tour

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hold a Scarlet Macaw, the most beautiful bird
of the rainforest, or have a monkey swinging from your arms? Well this is your chance. We'll travel by boat across the Gulfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf) to visit a wildlife rehabilitation center where you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with monkeys, exotic birds and all sorts of exotic wildlife. These animals have been rescued and nursed back to health, by visiting this special place we will help to make this important work possible.

Rio Carbonera Waterfall Tour (FREE)

Amid the screams of the Colorado Monkeys and the roars of the Howler monkeys we' ll make our way to one of the most pristine waterfalls in Costa Rica where we' ll have lunch and swim in emerald green waters.